Legendary Listener
What does it mean to be legendary? If one were to do some research on Matthew, Apostle, evangelist, and author
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Listening
The Miracle of Hearing
“What language would you speak if you could speak any language?” someone asked as we reviewed the liturgical calendar during
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Growing Christians with Clear Communication
Last year I transitioned from full-time ministry in the Episcopal Church to full-time work in a therapy practice. Twenty-four years
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The mythic, universal power of the Transfiguration
I’ve spent a long time pondering what universal human experience the story of the Transfiguration is trying to tell us.
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The Holiest Invitation of All
Last month, I gathered with a group of women communicators for a five-day retreat in northern Idaho. We’d been together over Zoom calls for several months by that point, but found ourselves itchy for a little face-to-face interaction.
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No One Wants a Fairytale: Remembering the Rebel Martyrs with Teenagers
If you want a teenager to run away from church go ahead and teach them about the virgin saints. If you want teenagers to see the power they hold and the faith they can embody tell them about the the fearless arguers, the brave truth tellers, the rebel saints.
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Will You Let Me Be Your Servant?
It can be very difficult to invite others into the messy, private worlds we inhabit with our immediate families, and
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Learning Pastoral Care from the Animal Kingdom
Before seminary, my priest would often send me off to do children’s chapel. She made working with kids a requirement
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I tried “Free Listening.” I rediscovered that listening is priceless.
I went out on Free Listening Day not sure what would happen. I was reminded of what matters most.
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Day 7: Find My Will for You
Finding God’s will for my life involves me seeking God’s wisdom and asking God for help.
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